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“I'm self-centered, inconsiderate, and what was the third adjective? Oh, yes, and I have this infantile fantasy that one day I'll amount to something as an actress.”

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Jay Presson Allen
Jay Presson Allen

Jay Presson Allen was an accomplished American screenwriter, born on March 3, 1922, in New York, USA, and passed away on May 1, 2006. His works are renowned for their profound character development and unique narrative style, earning him numerous screenwriting awards. more

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